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Overcoming the Challenges of Integrating Configurator Software A configurator can automate quotation documentation, streamline workforce efficiency, reduce errors, and improve customer satisfaction. However, introducing a configurator requires a considerable investment of time and resources. This story examines some common problems and suggests solutions. |
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How and When to Incorporate the Internet of Things If you’re making a project today that isn’t in some way connected, you’re behind the curve. But first, beyond having a solid understanding of the Internet of Things and knowing your company’s resources, it’s critical to understand what your consumer is looking for from a connected device. |
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Don’t Be an Order Taker—Ask Questions for Better Results Order takers are people who respond to a customer's needs when asked and respond exactly as stated, but do nothing more. If your products or services are complex, simply taking orders is risky because what customers request may not reflect what they really need—or what they could benefit by having. |
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Reviewing the Keynote Presentations at STAREAST The STAREAST testing conference in May featured more than a hundred learning opportunities. Here, we examine the four keynote presentations: Deliberate Testing in an Agile World, The Future of the Software Testing Profession, Blunders in Test Automation, and Innovation: From the Tester’s Viewpoint. |
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Cloud Service Providers Are at War, and the Winner Is the User The cloud service provider market is a very competitive one, with the many contenders improving services to attract end-users. As this war wages, there is one clear winner: the consumer. Companies are offering increasingly more storage for less money as they battle for users (and their dollars). |
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What's in the Summer 2015 Issue of Better Software Magazine? This issue of Better Software gives best practices that will improve your skills in a variety of categories, including agile, testing, DevOps, and process. These articles aim to better your professional lives so that you and your team can deliver software technology that delights customers. |
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New Technologies Help Diagnose—and Prevent—Sports Injuries New technology is helping in the prevention of sports injuries by facilitating better practice and training sessions, educating players on game fundamentals, and inventing new protective gear. Innovative mouth-guards and wearables gather performance data and can even help prevent brain injuries. |
